2 Corinthians 11:12-15
New International Version
12 And I will keep on doing what I am doing in order to cut the ground from under those who want an opportunity to be considered equal with us in the things they boast about. 13 For such people are false apostles,(A) deceitful(B) workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ.(C) 14 And no wonder, for Satan(D) himself masquerades as an angel of light. 15 It is not surprising, then, if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve.(E)
2 Corinthians 11:12-15
New English Translation
12 And what I am doing I will continue to do, so that I may eliminate any opportunity for those who want a chance to be regarded as our equals[a] in the things they boast about. 13 For such people are false apostles, deceitful[b] workers, disguising themselves[c] as apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself[d] as an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is not surprising his servants also disguise themselves[e] as servants of righteousness, whose end will correspond to their actions.[f]
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- 2 Corinthians 11:12 tn Grk “an opportunity, so that they may be found just like us.”
- 2 Corinthians 11:13 tn Or “dishonest.”
- 2 Corinthians 11:13 tn Or “workers, masquerading.”
- 2 Corinthians 11:14 tn Or “Satan himself masquerades.”
- 2 Corinthians 11:15 tn Or “also masquerade.”
- 2 Corinthians 11:15 tn Or “their works.”
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